The surprising story behind the making of ‘Captain Planet’

Grist News

August 27, 2021

The ’90s cartoon show was based on real issues and real people.

Denser cities could be a climate boon – but nimbyism stands in the way

Grist News

August 27, 2021

Drawing people into cities could cut emissions and combat housing crises. But even progressives are hard to convince.

Textile recycling rethink before rethinking

Sustainability Matters

August 26, 2021

The ABC’s Foreign Correspondent episode ‘Dead white man’s clothes’ provided a first-hand view of Ghana’s second-hand clothing trade and its ethical and environmental implications — both good and bad. What was not made clear is that just 33% of all second-hand clothing donated to charities by Australians is exported for international reuse. Considering the

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SEQ soccer club gets a kick out of recycled water

Sustainability Matters

August 25, 2021

Urban Utilities’ recycled water has helped the Lockyer Valley secure a reputation as being home to some of the best soccer grounds in South East Queensland, despite the ongoing drought. Urban Utilities is responsible for delivering water, recycled water and sewerage services to more than 1.5 million customers in South East Queensland. Its service region is made up of five council areas, including

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Minimising energy loss in Li-ion batteries

Sustainability Matters

August 25, 2021

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium (Li) ions in supposedly fully charged batteries, which should enable the mileage of electric vehicles (EVs) and usage time of smartphones to be drastically increased. When its batteries are fully charged, an electronic device will normally indicate that they are at 100% capacity.

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Monash releases resources to support Victorian microgrids

Sustainability Matters

August 25, 2021

Monash University has developed a suite of interactive resources that will support the implementation of microgrids in commercial, industrial and community settings in Victoria, partly funded by the Victorian Government’s Microgrid Demonstration Initiative. The Microgrid Electricity Market Operator (MEMO) Toolbox comprises a step-by-step journey on how to develop a microgrid — from

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Minimising energy loss in Li-ion batteries

Sustainability Matters

August 25, 2021

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium (Li) ions in supposedly fully charged batteries, which should enable the mileage of electric vehicles (EVs) and usage time of smartphones to be drastically increased. When its batteries are fully charged, an electronic device will normally indicate that they are at 100% capacity.

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Announcing OneCircle’s latest partnership with new reseller “Canada West Winery Supplies”

SP News

August 25, 2021

While OneCircle works towards a net-zero goal across its operation, like-minded partners continue to seek out sustainable solutions within the beverage production industry.  OneCircle, as the global leader in PET Kegs, is a natural choice for those determined to maximize efficiencies and minimise waste across the beverage production and distribution process. Today, we are proudly... The post

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Elopak announces the more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak® eSense

SP News

August 24, 2021

Elopak is today announcing the more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak® eSense. The new Pure-Pak® eSense is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly. It has been developed using technology from Elopak’s fresh portfolio that means the carton can preserve product integrity,

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How reptiles in the city went from native species to urban legend

Grist News

August 24, 2021

We have been inventing stories about reptiles in the city since long before the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.